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March 11, 2022

Grubber makes return following open-heart op

IT HAS been almost four months since Ocean Grove Football Club winger Isaac Wilkins underwent open heart surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, but...

March 11, 2022

Bones MMA duo secure victorious debuts

A PAIR of Surf Coast-based Muay Thai debutants walked out of Melbourne Pavilion with their heads held high following two wins for two of...

March 11, 2022

Cougars ready to pounce on season 2022

GEELONG Netball Club's championship Cougars side will again commence their 2019 title defence with head coach Gerard Murphy saying all signs are pointing to...

March 11, 2022

“Gary doesn’t just row boats”: ‘Gazza’ christened at Torquay boat reveal

BOAT christenings at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club can be an emotional yet happy day and Sunday was no different. Hundreds of members gathered in...

March 10, 2022

Punching through the bias

TUESDAY around the world marked International Women's Day commemorating the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. A Paralympian, pro fighter, apprentice electrician and a...

March 5, 2022

Local Vocals ready to flex chords for second year

REGISTRATIONS are open for the Torquay-based Local Vocals All-Abilities Choir in 2022, which is expected to be an even more rewarding year than the...

March 4, 2022

New Sunday market provides boost to Anglesea weekends

A CELEBRATION of community spirit and creativity was on display at Anglesea’s Beach Clean Up and Market. The event, hosted by Anglesea indoor market and...

March 4, 2022

Shire short film to help ‘Break The Bias’

A NEW short film will help to ‘Break The Bias’ on March 8 when the Surf Coast Shire launches a short film featuring five...

March 3, 2022

Cosy Corner hosts second March4Justice rally

A WEEK of rallies taking place across the nation took centre stage on the Surf Coast with women calling for justice and action against...

March 3, 2022

Tigers hunt down Modda, procure first women’s premiership

THE Torquay Tigers Women’s First XI have secured a fairytale finish after chasing down Modewarre’s total of 122 in the BWCC C Grade grand...

February 28, 2022

Roo Run gives back to groups that made it possible

A SUCCESSFUL Roo Run return in January is giving back more than $3,500 to local community groups who helped make the event possible. The annual...

February 27, 2022

Torquay celebrates first Pink Patrol in club’s history

TORQUAY SLSC celebrated Pink Patrol for the first time in its 77-year history on Saturday, commencing the day with a Ladies Luncheon. Generations of members...

February 25, 2022

Clean Up Lorne to rid rubbish for a tenth year

SUNDAY, March 6 will mark a decade of the Clean Up Australia Day event in Lorne for organisers Anne and David McCormack, and the...

February 17, 2022

Celebrating female lifesaving at Torquay SLSC

TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club will conduct if first Pink Patrol on February 19 to celebrate women in lifesaving and their contributions to the...

February 13, 2022

Song of ‘hope’ named Surf Coast Song Contest winner

A SONG of hope has emerged as the winning act following nine performances at this year's Surf Coast Song Contest. The Express Empire performed its...

February 12, 2022

Trail run series wraps up at Anglesea

THE series finale of the 2021 Trail Running Series was a resounding success with optimal weather, magical trails, and uplifting celebrations throughout Anglesea.   [caption id="attachment_30038"...

February 11, 2022

Former premier ready to bolster Towners return to finals

JUST a few female teams have earned the right to call themselves AFL Barwon premiers, and Melinda "Bindi" Murray was lucky enough to be...

February 11, 2022

Local clubs to host February Come and Try Days for girls

AUSTRALIAN Rules Football for all ages is picking up steam for 2022 and so will the participation of the region's junior female players. Several clubs...

February 10, 2022

Sara heads to Serbia for World Cup Qualifiers

GEELONG Supercat and Tokyo Olympian Sara Blicavs will suit up next to 11 of Australia's best basketballers in the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World...

February 10, 2022

Torquay secure best ever finish at Australian Boardriders Battle

THE Torquay Boardriders Club has finished equal fifth in the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) this past weekend in Newcastle, the club’s best ever...

February 10, 2022

Robinson reflects on shortened yet historic Women’s Pipeline

WOMEN'S surfing took a huge step forward last weekend at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, when 21-year-old India...

February 9, 2022

Former Melbourne Victory star launches Torquay soccer school

THE career of former Melbourne Victory player and Socceroo Adrian Leijer has taken him to the United Kingdom, China and South Korea, but his...

February 4, 2022

Shire confirms newest Australian citizens to the region

ZAMBIAN-BORN Jan Juc resident Mutale Chishimba says becoming an Australian citizen is like being part of a new family. Ms Chishimba was one of 27...

February 3, 2022

Junior girls cricket program ready for blast-off

GIRLS aged between five and 10 years of age will get the chance this month to learn new ball skills, make friends and get...